Triple Chocolate Decadence Brownie-Cookies

Yes, these really are gluten-free and egg-free. If you opt for dairy-free chocolate pieces, they are vegan/dairy-free as well. Too good to be true. We know.

Ingredients

In the Vitamix

2 tbsp golden flax

¼ cup warm warm water

¼ cup coconut oil

1 tbsp grapeseed oil

¾ cup applesauce

2 tsp vanilla extract

2 tbsp Kahlua

Dry Ingredients

¾ cup Authentic (superfine) brown rice flour

¾ cup tapioca starch

¾ cup almond flour

½ cup cocoa powder

2 tsp baking soda

1 cup white sugar or equivalent sweetener

1 tbsp fine coffee grounds

pinch of salt

¼ cup chocolate chips or baking chocolate, melted

Mix-ins

½ cup semisweet chocolate chips

½ cup white chocolate chips

½ cup macadamia nut pieces (optional, may be substituted with pecans or other preferred nut)

Preparation

Preheat oven to 325. Grease a baking sheet for cookies, or a square glass pan for brownies.

Soak flax in warm water for at least ten minutes. Combine in Vitamix with oils, applesauce, vanilla, and Kahlua. In a mixing bowl, combine dry ingredients, then stir in melted chocolate. Add chocolate chips and nuts if desired and stir. If making brownies, pour into prepared pan and bake for 30-45 minutes, or until puffed and spongy. If making cookies, shape into 2" balls and flatten slightly on sheet; bake for 15 minutes. Top will crack slightly but inside should still be moist.